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March 14
How Samsung’s Innovation Campus Is Empowering Young Developers Through Hands-On AI Education AI in education How Samsung’s Innovation Campus Is Empowering Young Developers Through Hands-On AI Education What happens when 50 young developers are given the right platform, mentorship, and real problems to solve? Samsung's Innovation Campus hackathon in Delhi shows how hands-on AI education is building… Building Social Skills Protects Young Adults From Alcohol Risks ADHD Building Social Skills Protects Young Adults From Alcohol Risks If you've watched a young adult struggle socially and felt helpless, research confirms there's something powerful you can do: building social skills creates protection against alcohol use risks. Here's what… Washington Schools Get New Timelines for Special Education Evaluations Education policy Washington Schools Get New Timelines for Special Education Evaluations Washington just made special education timelines clearer for families—now giving parents five full school days to review evaluation reports before eligibility meetings. Here's what this means for your child. New AI Classroom Displays Cut Interruptions While Supporting Every Learner AI in education New AI Classroom Displays Cut Interruptions While Supporting Every Learner What if classroom technology actually stayed out of the way of learning? Samsung's newest AI-powered displays recognize handwritten notes and instantly bring up supporting materials—keeping students in their flow instead… India Launches 500 AI Faculty Programs to Transform Technical Education AI in education India Launches 500 AI Faculty Programs to Transform Technical Education India just announced 500 new AI-focused faculty programs for technical educators. Here's why this matters for your child's education and future job prospects. States Push for Testing Choice: What Parents Need to Know About New ESSA Flexibility Education policy States Push for Testing Choice: What Parents Need to Know About New ESSA Flexibility Several states are now asking the federal government for permission to let students choose how they're tested—moving beyond the traditional single standardized test to options like the SAT, ACT, or… UK Experts: No Evidence of Overdiagnosis as Focus Gaps Persist ADHD UK Experts: No Evidence of Overdiagnosis as Focus Gaps Persist New research from UK experts finds no evidence of ADHD overdiagnosis, with rates actually below international estimates. Here's what this means for families navigating attention and focus concerns. How Universities Are Rethinking Assessment in the AI Age—And What It Means for Your Child AI in education How Universities Are Rethinking Assessment in the AI Age—And What It Means for Your Child What happens when AI can write better essays than your child? Universities are answering with a fundamental rethink of assessment—and the answer validates what parents have long suspected about how… New Research Reveals What Really Drives Anxiety in Teens Building Focus Skills ADHD New Research Reveals What Really Drives Anxiety in Teens Building Focus Skills A groundbreaking study of over 5,000 adolescents reveals that low self-esteem and parental mental health—not attention challenges themselves—are the strongest predictors of anxiety and depression in teens. For girls, peer… Federal Funding Turbulence Continues for Schools Amid Policy Shifts Education policy Federal Funding Turbulence Continues for Schools Amid Policy Shifts Schools are facing a new wave of funding uncertainty even though Congress rejected major education cuts. The Trump administration is reshaping grant rules through regulatory changes that could affect programs…